John Bishop, 59, of Irwin County died Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Graveside services 4 PM on Friday, December 8 at Big Creek Cemetery, Irwin County with Rev. Rex Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Thursday evening at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Bishop was born May 7, 1947, in Ben Hill County to the late William B. and Minnie Fussell Bishop. He lived in Ben Hill and Irwin Counties all of his life, retiring from GTE after 20 years as a cable repairman. Mr. Bishop served in the United States Army National Guard during the Vietnam War Era.
Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife: Janice Bishop of Irwin County; sons & daughter-in-law: Allen & Belinda Bishop and W.L. Bishop, all of Irwin County; daughter & son-in-law: Kristie & Dennis Fisher of Pearson; grandchildren: Allen and Joshua Fisher of Pearson, Zoie and Zach Bishop of Irwin County; step-granddaughter: Emily Fisher of Douglas; brothers & sisters-in-law: Zeke & Rachel Bishop of Fitzgerald and William & Cathy Bishop of Irwin County; sister & brother-in-law: Ginger & Orvis Jarchow of Fitzgerald.